The
first case of selective Fe3+ ions and 1,4-dioxane luminescent
sensor based on a porous organic polymer, POP-HT, was synthesized
by reaction of tetra(p-aminophenyl)methane and chromophoric
2,5,8-trichloro-s-heptazine. POP-HT displayed prominent
fluorescence quenching or enhancement in the presence of Fe3+ ion or 1,4-dioxane. Moreover, an excellent linear relationship was
established between luminescent intensity and the corresponding Fe3+ ion or 1,4-dioxane concentration. The mechanisms of luminescence
quenching and enhancement were also studied by both experiment and
theoretical calculation. The results of this study suggest that POP-HT
can work as an effective luminescent indicator for qualitative and
quantitative detection of Fe3+ ions and 1,4-dioxane in
aqueous solution over other metal ions and organic solvents.